Five Fall Favorites- Children’s Books

Welcome back! Today I get to share some of my favorite children’s books with you! (If you’re following along with this party on other blogs, you may notice that everyone else is featuring holiday stories today… but I decided it would be fun to share children’s books instead!)

But before we start… you may be excited to see that today I have the Books room! And for those who are familiar with this party, that means that I get to share a free (yes, free!) ebook with you all! HOORAY! (The Book rooms are probably my favorite part of this party, to be honest!) Click on the cover below to “purchase” a free copy of Danger In Detroit, written by my brother and me.

The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Chancey

This is a sweet story with a great message! While there is romance content, due to the nature of the story (suitors coming, and then “the one” arriving), I think it is appropriate for most ages!

(image from a sold Ebay listing)

Little Brown Monkey by Elizabeth Upham

This book has beautiful illustrations! It is about a little monkey who often speaks in rhymes. He is respectful and obedient to his parents and grandmother, and he and his friends have great adventures.

(note: there is one word used which used to mean “happy” but now means something different and not good.)

Dan Frontier series by William Hurley

This is the series that made one of my brothers start to enjoy reading! With that said, it may be more engaging for boys than for girls, but I do enjoy them. 😉 Some of the books are for a higher reading level (these are not just picture books). Since these are old books, they can be expensive, but they are good!

Butternut Bill series by Edith McCall

This is another oldie but goodie! The series is about a boy who lives with his grandmother and helps her. He has adventures with Lazy Daisy (the mule) and Jolly Joe (the crow), as well as other animal friends. Again, this series may be more appealing to boys, but I think my sisters and I enjoy them too. 🙂

(I do not recommend reading the second review on Goodreads)

Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo

This series is not as old as the previous two, but it is still good! And funny, too! Mercy Watson is a pig who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson at 52 Deckawoo Drive. Many funny adventures ensue with different friends!

(As the illustrations in the Mercy Watson books could perhaps be described as caricatures, they could be considered inappropriate at times. And I do not recommend the book which takes place on October 31st.)

There’s a really cool giveaway going on!!! Check it out by clicking here!

Head over to the Literary Lodge (home of Rebekah A. Morris, the main host of the party) to find some more great recommendations and enter the giveaway!